Earlier this week, Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu were both named winners of the “Fielding Bible Award” for each of their positions. The award is based on looking at players defensive metrics and measuring them against their opponents.
While the award is not as prestigious as the Gold Glove Award, it is of note that only one player from each position wins the award so it is a bit more difficult to achieve. The award has been awarded to players since 2006 and 10 journalists, who are usually ahead of the curve on statistical metrics.
For Arenado, it is the third time that he has won the award for third baseman and, for LeMahieu, he is a first time winner of the award.